Gas and Diesel Technician

First Student, Inc.; Rochester (NH); In loco; USD 50.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Annual boot allowance

Prescription safety glasses allowance

Employee Assistance Program

PerkSpot discounts

Chime MyPay at Work

Descrizione del lavoro

First Student, Inc. in Rochester, NH is seeking a Gas and Diesel Technician to maintain school buses, vans, and light-duty vehicles for the local districts.

You’ll work on a mix of gasoline and diesel engines with company-paid training and support for ASE certifications and CDL licensing. The position offers hourly pay of $36.00-$38.00, a Monday–Friday schedule, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., full-time year-round employment, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) with company

Competenze

• At least three years of gasoline, diesel, or automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• A Class B CDL, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment, with company-paid training.
• A mechanic's tool set sufficient to perform assigned work.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program.
• Computer skills to complete electronic work orders and access maintenance information.
• Availability to work Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mansioni

• Diagnose and repair gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Inspect and repair brakes, engines, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, clutches, and related components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and vehicle-performance concerns.
• Maintain school buses, vans, and light-duty support vehicles.
• Complete electronic work orders and maintenance records accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repairs when needed.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Work with fellow technicians and operations staff to keep vehicles ready for service.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area.

Conoscenze

Gasoline/diesel repair

Diagnostics

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Formazione

Technical school diploma

Strumenti

Mechanic's tool set

Descrizione del lavoro

Gas and Diesel Technician - Rochester, NH

First Student | Supporting Dover, Somersworth, and Rollinsford School Districts

Pay: $36.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, per the union contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Employment: Full-time, year-round
Pay Structure: Hourly-not flat rate

Put Your Skills to Work. Build a Career You Can Stay With.

You've invested time in learning your trade. Bring that experience to a shop where you receive hourly pay, work a consistent weekday schedule, and have opportunities to keep developing your skills.

First Student is hiring a Gas and Diesel Technician in Rochester, NH, to maintain the vehicles serving Dover, Somersworth, and Rollinsford schools. You'll work on a mix of school buses, vans, and light-duty vehicles, with company-paid training and support for ASE certifications and CDL licensing.

Your repairs help drivers do their jobs and keep students traveling safely every day.

Pay, Benefits and Career Development

• $36.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, per the union contract
• Hourly pay-not flat rate
• Monday-Friday schedule, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Consistent, full-time, year-round work
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and support services
• PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, and more
• Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™*
• Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards
• Opportunities to advance into lead technician, shop supervision, and maintenance management roles

The Fleet You'll Support

Our Rochester shop maintains gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles serving the Dover, Somersworth, and Rollinsford school districts, including:

• Thomas Built school buses
• GM vehicles
• Ford vehicles
• Dodge vehicles
• Chrysler Pacifica vans

If your background is in automotive repair, diesel maintenance, or both, this position lets you use those skills across a varied fleet.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose and repair gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Inspect and repair brakes, engines, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, clutches, and related components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and vehicle-performance concerns.
• Maintain school buses, vans, and light-duty support vehicles.
• Complete electronic work orders and maintenance records accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repairs when needed.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Work with fellow technicians and operations staff to keep vehicles ready for service.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area.

What You'll Need

• At least three years of gasoline, diesel, or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical school education and relevant hands-on experience
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• A valid driver's license
• A Class B CDL, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment, with company-paid training
• A mechanic's tool set sufficient to perform assigned work
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program
• Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic work orders and access maintenance information
• Availability to work Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Preferred: Experience repairing both gasoline and diesel vehicles, particularly buses, vans, and light-duty vehicles.

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.